Welcome to the Seminole Family! As co-chairs of the Parent & Family Advancement Council, we’re excited to invite you to be an active and engaged member of our wonderful Florida State community. We appreciate the unique backgrounds of our students and would be honored if you joined them on the next step of their journey. You play a vital role in your student’s success, and by joining the Parent & Family Advancement Council, you will directly collaborate with Florida State University to empower students to achieve their full potential. You can also enjoy a deeper connection with the university through philanthropic engagement, programs, and activities. Additionally, Council members play an essential role as ambassadors, welcoming new families to FSU and participating in events like move-in day, Family Weekend festivities, and more. If you’d like to learn more about becoming involved with the Parent & Family Advancement Council, please click here to provide your contact information. Thank you for being a part of Florida State University. Go Noles! Eric & Tina BurtonCo-chairs, Parent & Family Advancement Council The Parent & Family Advancement Council is comprised of FSU families of current or former FSU students committed to supporting student success through their philanthropy and engagement. Council members serve as university ambassadors and invest in meaningful initiatives that advance the university. Council members make a minimum philanthropic investment of $10,000 annually to support any academic area of their choosing. They are also encouraged to make a major gift (a philanthropic investment of at least $50,000) to honor their student’s FSU experience (often made to the college their student attends). Council members enjoy unique benefits and opportunities as well as regular interactions with university and academic leadership. Access to curated events in Tallahassee and beyond Engage with university leaders and campus partners Semesterly council meetings to connect with other families Ability to support your philanthropic passion areas Download Your 2025 Digital Calendar! Desktop Calendar Mobile Calendar Meet Our Members Eric and Tina BurtonNaples, FL Karen and Steve CochranWinter Park, FL Jennifer and Peter CollinsTampa, FL Leyda and John CookseyJacksonville, FL Christine and Andrew GumbergFort Lauderdale, FL Katie and John TurnerSafety Harbor, FL Chuck and Caroline WassonDestin, FL Michelle Kazmer and Paul MartyTallahassee, FL Lauren and Breck BrewerMaitland, FL Cortney and Brian WilliamsBrookhaven, GA Kristin and Anthony TuckerFlagler Beach, FL Raymond and Catherine O’Neill CollinsMiami, FL Upcoming Events Date Event Time Location July 9 Jacksonville Seminole Send‑off with Parent & Family Philanthropy & Engagement TBD Screaming Cat Ice Cream and Coffee - Jacksonville, FL July 16 Tampa Seminole Send‑off with Parent & Family Philanthropy & Engagement TBD Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL September 19 Parent & Family Advancement Council Meeting TBD Tallahassee, FL Upcoming Seminole Send-offs Date Event Time Location July 17 Pensacola Seminole Send‑off 6 p.m. Seville Quarter in Lili Marlene’s – Pensacola, FL July 26 Miami Seminole Send‑off 2 p.m. Bay 13 Brewery – Coral Gables, FL August 10 Charleston Seminole Send‑off 2 p.m. Kickin Chicken – Charleston, SC Click here to join council